alloxazine

noun

al·​lox·​azine ə-ˈläk-sə-ˌzēn How to pronounce alloxazine (audio)
: either of two acidic compounds C10H6N4O2 containing a pyrimidine ring:
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: a grayish green powder obtained by reaction of alloxan with the ortho form of phenylenediamine

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“Alloxazine.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/alloxazine. Accessed 8 Oct. 2024.

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